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Darius Randeria, R.Ph ; M.R.P.S ; BPharm (London) AHS PharmStat, Vice President, Staffing [email protected] Having been part of the Pharmacy staffing arena, both as an owner and a pharmacist and, dare I say, an advocate for the enhanced quality of life as a pharmacist, I felt compelled today to write a small story. One ofRead more

Congratulations Sam Herrod our September Pharmacist of the Month! “Sam is a true professional. First and foremost, at every pharmacy that Sam has worked at for us, he has received positive reviews from our clients. These good reviews speak volumes about the type of pharmacist and person that Sam is. We know when we callRead more

In this ever changing world of technology, we want to make sure we are serving our clients, pharmacists and friends the best way possible. In order to do that, we rely on you to tell us how you prefer to be contacted or receive your information [1] Email [2] Phone [3] Text We realize everyoneRead more

Today is National Pharmacy Technician Day Pharmacy technicians are the professionals on the front lines of the pharmacy who bring passion, dedication and commitment every day in providing patients the medications they need. They are the glue that holds the pharmacy together. They are the pulse that keeps the pharmacy beating. and on behalf ofRead more

CMS Approval of Provider Cuts Will Result in Dire Consequences for Patients The California Pharmacists Association (CPhA) has sent a letter to Dr. Donald Berwick, administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) outlining why proposed cuts by the California Department of Health Services (DHCS) Medicaid program (entitled Medi-Cal) violate federal law andRead more

Pharmacists are experts on medication A report warning that the commonly used antibiotic trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole can trigger a wide range of rare but potentially serious side effects highlights the critical role of the pharmacist. Many people are unaware of the potentially serious interactions certain drugs can have with each other. Within the patient’s health care team,Read more

By MIKE MICHALOWICZ, WSJ.com My best employee of all time was nicknamed Shaq. While his genetic gifts would have never landed him a spot on the New Jersey Nets, he worked for my company as a computer forensic examiner. When I hired him, Shaq was barely qualified to use a computer, let alone conductRead more

The state Pharmacy Board has filed a rule permanently banning so-called “bath salts” that are used as drugs to mimic the effects of cocaine, LSD, ecstasy, or methamphetamine. The state Pharmacy Board has filed a rule permanently banning so-called “bath salts” that are used as drugs to mimic the effects of cocaine, LSD, ecstasy,Read more

As a pharmacist, I am concerned about the number of individuals who present a prescription to the pharmacy and do not know what has been prescribed for them. Whether it is written or sent to the pharmacy electronically, no patient should leave the doctor’s office without knowledge of what has been prescribed. The pharmacist hasRead more